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Fairmount

Tennessee · 2,110 residents · 4.189 sq mi
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Fairmount is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $137,317. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $464,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

2,110
+9%since 2023
from 1,932 in 2023
2009 – 2024
504 / sq mi
+9%since 2023
from 461 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
43.3
−4%since 2023
from 45.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20092024
1K2K2K3K3K200920202024Fairmount
20242K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$137,317
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $133,232 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
$63,544
+4%since 2023
from $61,371 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 78.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.385
+2%since 2023
from 0.378 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$464,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $482,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
$1,675
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,443 in 2023
US average: $1,442
88.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 90.8% in 2023
11.1% rent
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
16.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
8.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.4
−7%since 2023
from 3.6 in 2023
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,738)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(50)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other6.9%(133)
Diversity Score23.2%(448)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(1,850)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(47)
Asian1.5%(32)
Other8.6%(181)
Diversity Score27.9%(589)
28
+20%since 2023
from 23 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 93.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
17.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.7 min
−2%since 2023
from 27.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
67.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 73.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
4.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
26.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
59.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 57.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
19.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
73.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 65.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
50.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
7.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
9.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
96.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
98.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 99.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairmount, Tennessee?

Fairmount, Tennessee has about 2,110 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairmount, Tennessee?

The typical household in Fairmount, Tennessee earns about $137,317 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairmount, Tennessee expensive?

In Fairmount, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $464,500, and the typical rent is about $1,675 a month.

How educated are people in Fairmount, Tennessee?

About 49.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fairmount, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairmount, Tennessee?

About 3.7% of people in Fairmount, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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